About This Event

Playa Viva offers the rugged and unspoiled beauty of Mexico in the guilt-free luxury of an environmentally-conscious resort. Imagine waking to the soothing sound of waves and beginning your morning with group asana practice and a fresh farm-to-table meal. From there, the day is yours. Explore the surrounding nature with surfing, kayaking, hiking, snorkeling, horseback riding and more. In need of some relaxation? Spend the day at the spa or hanging in a hammock. Together we will connect with the locals, taking a tour of a working family farm and partaking in a group volunteer project to benefit the local community.

**All meals can be made vegetarian.Special dietary restrictions can be accommodated if notified in advance.

LOCATION:Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains, near the village of Juluchuca, Playa Viva is situated on a mile of pristine and private beach. The property’s nearly 200 acres include an estuary, Aztec archaeological site, turtle sanctuary, and a coastal forest and mangrove ecosystem supporting an array of stunning wildlife.

PRACTICE:Multiple yoga, meditation, and workshop classes and experiences will be offered each day of the retreat. In the morning, we will wake up together to a strong and energizing 90-minute power vinyasa practice before transitioning into either a 2-hour afternoon workshop, or a soulful evening restorative session to close out the day. Incorporating natural themes and beauty such as sunrise, sunset, the oceans, tides, mountains, and native wildlife, these custom-built sessions will find you waking up and falling asleep feeling renewed, challenged, refreshed, and transformed each day. All levels of yoga practice are welcome, with classes designed to both motivate and support Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students. Attendance at all classes is encouraged but always optional.

FOOD:During our stay, we will dine on farm-to-table family-style meals inspired by local Mexican cuisine with a dash of international flare. Almost everything is made in-house, including fresh almond milk and homemade coconut oil. Playa Viva sources as much as possible from their own land, and works with local farmers who provide milk, cheese and eggs. Come pick your own salad fixings. Walk the nascent orchard filled with fresh pomegranates, mangoes, cashew nuts and pistachios.

LODGING:Combining simple elegance with natural beauty and a commitment to improving the environment and the local community, Playa Viva is a sustainable boutique hotel. We will be staying amongst twelve EcoLuxury rooms each with a beachfront view, including the brand new oceanfront treehouse. All rooms are outfitted with luxurious locally-sourced organic sheets and towels, biodegradable organic soaps made on site, organic shampoo, lotion and conditioner in your private bathroom.

*Limited amount of each accommodation available, preferences will be given on a first come first serve basis.**Airport transfers will be offered at 3pm + 5:30pm, leaving from Zihuatanejo airport. Fee for airport transfers is already included.

PRICING DETAILS:RESERVE YOUR SPOT!$500 DepositPay in Full by March 15, 2019

ABOUT ADAM HAWES: Buena Onda - Good Vibes! Embracing and living the local spirit of positive energy, community, and purposeful living, Adam Hawes has been sharing his love for yoga, nature, meditation, and experience with the students at Bala Yoga for the past few years. With a focus on crafting powerful, fun, and creative movements together each day, Adam’s motivational teaching, upbeat personality, and supportive messaging will have you beginning and ending each day feeling refreshed, re-focused, and fully prepared for all that is to come.

In his words: “I am both so honored and incredibly excited to share this amazing location, environment, experience, and opportunity with you all. With multiple custom practices each day, extensive 1:1 time to help you achieve your goals, and so many beautiful escapes and natural experiences to be shared, this retreat will transform your body, mind, and spirit like no other. As a community, we will discover and embrace the ‘Buena Onda’ energy inside each of us; let’s get ‘on the good wave’ together, and ride!”

DETAILS:

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE

AirportZihuatanejo/Ixtapa International Airport

TransfersPlaya Viva is about a 35 minute drive from the airport. Your flight information will be collected ahead of time, and transfers will be coordinated for you. Please allow for patience at the airport, as you may need to wait an hour or two for other guests to arrive. If you wish to skip the provided transfer and get to the venue on your own, you are more than welcome to do so at your own expense.

PASSPORTS AND VISASPlease ensure your passport is valid for the period of travel and for six months after you return. Your passport name must match the name on the flight ticket otherwise you may not be able to travel and insurance may be invalid. Visas are not required for stays in Mexico

ADDITIONAL COSTSRecommended $300 – $600 in spending money depending on spending habitsAdditional food and beverages including alcoholFlights to and from the retreat locationTips – Estimated $10/day

CANCELLATION POLICYDeposits secure your spot on the trip and are nonrefundable. Refunds for the balance payments vary depending on timing. For cancellation requests submitted with more than 30 days of retreat date: 100% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded. For cancellation requests submitted within 30 days of retreat date, 50% of total amount (less deposit) will be refunded. Cancellation requests within 14 days of the retreat: sorry but no refunds given, no exceptions. Nobody books a retreat with the intention of canceling it, but unexpected events do occur, so please consider purchasing travel insurance. Exceptions cannot be made for any reason, including weather, injury/illness, or personal emergencies. No refunds or credits will be granted for failure to attend, complete or for arriving late or leaving early.

Venue Highlights

LOCATION:
Nestled between the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean and the majestic Sierra Madre Mountains, near the village of Juluchuca, Playa Viva is situated on a mile of pristine and private beach. The property’s nearly 200 acres include an estuary, Aztec archaeological site, turtle sanctuary, and a coastal forest and mangrove ecosystem supporting an array of stunning wildlife.

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Welcome to Playa Viva
Playa Viva is designed to provide an environment that will broaden your perspective, open your heart and remind you of the interconnection between all living things. Playa Viva is committed to preserving the cultures, traditions, communities, species and habitats that make this planet worth exploring. Find out more about yourself, and the world, at Playa Viva.
Getting Here
Playa Viva is a convenient 30-minute drive from Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa International Airport. We offer direct transportation via low-emission, diesel-fueled van included with your stay.

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